Increasing the Gran Coupé’s length by 20mm was partly to improve interior space There’s certainly enough room up front to accommodate most drivers, while rear leg room and head room below that sloping roofline are passable for passengers up to around 6ft tall. The boot measures 430 litres, which is down on the 460 litres offered… Continue reading BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe
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Lucid CEO steps down; EV maker plans to more than double production in 2025
Brand new Lucid electric cars sit parked in front of a Lucid Studio showroom in San Francisco on May 24, 2024. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Electric vehicle maker Lucid Group on Tuesday said CEO Peter Rawlinson is stepping down as the company expects to more than double vehicle production this year to 20,000 units.… Continue reading Lucid CEO steps down; EV maker plans to more than double production in 2025
Tesla’s market cap sinks below $1 trillion as stock slumps more than 8%
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc., in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 11, 2025. Aaron Schwartz | Bloomberg | Getty Images Tesla’s postelection pop has almost disappeared. Shares of the electric vehicle maker plunged more than 8% on Tuesday, pushing the company’s market cap below $1 trillion and… Continue reading Tesla’s market cap sinks below $1 trillion as stock slumps more than 8%
Mercedes-AMG and the art of the U-turn
Fans of the egg-faced volte-face will be smirking into their coffee mugs this week at the news that Mercedes-AMG’s incoming CLE 63 coupé is to get not four, not six but eight cylinders. What’s more, when the current C63 saloon and estate come in for their mid-life refresh next year, they too will become available… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG and the art of the U-turn
Revolt Expands Its Commuter E-Bike Range with New RV BlazeX
Electric two-wheeler manufacturer Revolt Motors, now a wholly-owned subsidiary of the New Delhi-based business group RattanIndia, has reinforced its position in the commuter motorcycle segment. The company introduced its latest electric motorcycle—RV BlazeX—at Rs 1,14,990, ex-showroom, to augment its capabilities and share in India’s two-wheeler market, dominated by motorcycles commanding 77% of the 20.5 million… Continue reading Revolt Expands Its Commuter E-Bike Range with New RV BlazeX
JCBL Ltd. Delivers 106 Staff Buses to Mahindra & Mahindra
JCBL Limited, a mobility solutions provider within the JCBL Group, has successfully delivered a fleet of 106 custom-designed staff buses to Mahindra & Mahindra, completing the order within three months. The delivery, which took place at a ceremony in Ahmedabad attended by senior management from both Mahindra & Mahindra and INTAS Pharmaceuticals, represents a significant… Continue reading JCBL Ltd. Delivers 106 Staff Buses to Mahindra & Mahindra
Škoda Expands Octavia Range with New All-Wheel Drive Option
Škoda Auto has announced the launch of an all-wheel drive version of its updated Octavia model, available in both hatchback and estate configurations. The Czech automaker is now accepting orders, with the first customer deliveries expected to begin within weeks. The new Octavia 4×4 features a 2.0 TSI petrol engine producing 150 kW (204 hp),… Continue reading Škoda Expands Octavia Range with New All-Wheel Drive Option
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Receives Star Performer Award at EEPC India Export Awards
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has received the prestigious ‘Star Performer Award’ at the 54th EEPC India National Export Awards ceremony held in New Delhi. The automotive manufacturer was recognised for outstanding export performance in the engineering products sector, specifically in the Engines & Parts category under the Large Enterprise segment for the 2021-22 export year.… Continue reading Toyota Kirloskar Motor Receives Star Performer Award at EEPC India Export Awards
Honda Elevate Reaches 100,000 Sales Across Domestic and Export Markets
Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL) announced today that its Honda Elevate SUV has reached a cumulative sales milestone of 100,000 units across domestic and international markets. The achievement comes approximately 17 months after the model’s initial launch in September 2023. According to company data, domestic sales account for 53,326 units, while exports to international markets… Continue reading Honda Elevate Reaches 100,000 Sales Across Domestic and Export Markets
Mobec Innovation Opens Lithium Battery Recycling Plant in Noida
Mobec Innovation has inaugurated its first lithium battery recycling plant in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, marking a significant development in India’s clean energy infrastructure. The facility, with an annual processing capacity of 6,000 tons, aims to reduce the country’s reliance on imported critical minerals while supporting national sustainability goals. The plant represents Mobec’s strategic expansion beyond… Continue reading Mobec Innovation Opens Lithium Battery Recycling Plant in Noida